In fact, the matter of Anxiang Tower was already under the control of the emperor.
Qianyuwei reported to the emperor half a month ago that remnants of the previous dynasty were using the brothel to approach the court officials with the intention of inquiring into the secrets of the court.
As for why it has been kept secret, the purpose is to play a long game and catch big fish.
Anxiang Tower is just a stronghold responsible for intelligence. What really needs to be eradicated is the mastermind hidden in the deepest place.
At this time, the Li people in the west were revolting, and the troops at Xiquguan were defeated and on the verge of falling.
This matter has not been announced yet to avoid disturbing public sentiment.
The emperor urgently recalled Lu Ren, who was guarding Beiyang Pass, and wanted to send him to lead troops to fight the Li people and recapture Xiqu Pass.
But he didn't expect Qianyu Guard to report that Lu Jin, Lu Ren's younger brother, would appear in Anxiang Tower.
Lu Ren's father was wrongly accused by the late emperor, and his blood was splashed in the prison to show his loyalty. In addition, the word "forbearance" really made people think about it, and the emperor had to be suspicious.
He immediately ordered Dali Temple to capture Lu Jin, hoping to test Lu Ren's reaction.
Later, Wen Yu came to ask for the imperial edict, but the emperor just followed the trend.
Lin Yuzhi's colleagues even acted according to his orders, claiming to be helping but actually monitoring them.
But when Lu Ren reported the Anxiang Tower case to the emperor, every word of what he secretly investigated was true and nothing was concealed. It was no different from what Qianyuwei had investigated. This made the emperor slightly less suspicious.
Lin Yuzhi's answer reassured the emperor, and he couldn't help but relax.
"From what I have seen, there is nothing wrong with General Lu, and his loyalty is a lesson. In the battle to capture the Pass in the West, General Lu is the only one in the court who is competent."
The emperor nodded when he heard this and was very satisfied: "According to what the prime minister said, Lu Ren will be sent to lead troops to recover this Xiqu Pass."
As soon as the words fell, the emperor's serious worries were completely eliminated.
If Lu Ren is really found to be involved with the remnants of the previous dynasty, no one will be able to take back the West Capture Pass, and it will be lost.
But Lu Ren did not disappoint him.
After the haze in his heart dissipated, the emperor was in a good mood and became interested in matchmaking.
"What I and the imperial sister said is true. How about granting marriage to you and that Miss Ling?"
The Prime Minister's brows moved slightly, he raised his robe and knelt down: "Wei Chen, thank you for your kindness. However, Wei Chen and Miss Ling are actually old friends. They are not lovers. Please take back your order."
"Oh? Are you serious?" The emperor was slightly surprised, "I thought..."
As he said this, he waved his hand, just asking casually, "That's fine."
At this time, Wen Yu, who had left the hall, stood at the foot of the steps, with snowflakes flying in the air.
She slowly turned back to look at the crimson palace door and smiled softly.
"Princess, what are you looking at?" Liu Chun held an umbrella, feeling that the princess's eyes were a bit strange, and she didn't understand.
Wen Yu withdrew her gaze and got on the carriage leisurely.
It wasn't until he lay down and found a comfortable position that he said, "I think the palace door is really high and very intimidating, as if it can eat people. It makes me feel very small when I get close."
Liu Chun smiled and said: "You are the eldest princess, how can you be so small?"
"Yes." Wen Yu closed her eyes and smiled, "I am the idiot princess."
Liu Chun's eyes were a little sad: "Princess, don't worry about the rumors outside..."
"I don't care. I have to check myself three times a day. Have I eaten well? Have I drunk well? Have I slept well? And are there any handsome guys?"
Liuchun:......
Wen Yu said: "Did you know that stupid people are blessed with stupidity? Sometimes stupidity is also a talisman."
Liu Chun didn't understand.
Wen Yu didn't say anything more. She hugged the stove and said with bright eyes, "Go to the General's Mansion."
The carriage turned around.
When Lu Ren heard the report from the concierge that the eldest princess was looking for him, his scalp instantly became numb and his ears even heated up uncontrollably. It was just as he expected.
finally come.
Lu Jin, who was practicing calligraphy, raised his head and was very surprised: "Eldest princess? Is she the fairy sister I saw in Tianlao?"
Lu Ren moved his fingertips when he heard this, but instead of answering his question, he took Lu Jin directly to the front hall.
"Brother, walk slower! I can't keep up!"
At this time, in the front hall, Wen Yu was drinking hot tea leisurely and looking around at the decoration of the General's Mansion.
It was completely different from her princess mansion. To put it nicely, it was cold and solemn, but to put it badly, it meant that the family was living in poverty and had nothing to offer. It seemed that there were no requirements for the living environment.
Wen Yu raised her eyes again and saw Lu Ren walking towards him quickly.
Behind him was a child who was trotting and panting heavily.
It was Lu Jin who was acquitted not long ago.
When he saw Wen Yu, his eyes lit up and he blurted out: "Sister Fairy."
Before Wen Yu could react, Lu Ren frowned and said, "Presumptuous."
Then he led Lu Jin to salute, "The humble minister pays homage to the eldest princess. May the eldest princess be blessed and safe."
Wen Yu's hand holding the teacup paused, and then she blinked.
Seeing him salute solemnly, with a hint of alienation in his eyes, Wen Yu cupped her cheek and said, "Lu Ren, you haven't been fighting for three days, and you went to the house to unveil the tiles? Are you starting to act like a general with me again?"
Lu Ren:......
"Wei Chen doesn't dare."
Wen Yu didn't waste any time and went straight to the point: "I came to you. Do you know why? I helped you fish out your brother. I did what I promised you. Now it's your turn."
Wen Yu's words were not clear, and only Lu Ren present understood what she meant.
Lu Jin stood aside and was confused, but he understood one thing.
He was able to come out of the prison because of the eldest princess's intervention.
His brother also said that there was help from a noble person.
So he knelt down and said, "Caomin Lu Jin would like to thank the eldest princess for rescuing me."
Wen Yu asked him to stand up and said with a smile: "There is no need to thank me, I didn't save you in vain."
Then he looked at Lu Ren: "General Lu, what should I say? Give me a charter? Are you going to follow me, or will you go with me? Or will you go with me?"
Lu Ren:......
Wen Yu stood up and walked to Lu Ren, only to see him lowering his eyes, seeming to be evasive.
"General Lu, everything is settled. You don't want to default on your debt, do you? Are you so irresponsible to me?"
As Wen Yu spoke, she gently pressed the palm of her right hand on Lu Ren's heart, feeling the strong beating of his heart.
She tapped her fingertips and teased: "Are you playing with me?"
Lu Ren took two steps back, lowered his eyes, and said the same thing: "I don't dare."
"Don't you dare? From the beginning to the end, except for the courtesy, even the humble ministers don't dare."
Wen Yu raised her eyebrows, her fingertips slid along his heart and brushed his Adam's apple.
Finally, he raised Lu Ren's chin and said, "I think you learned to swim in a cesspool, and you are not afraid of death."
Lu Ren:......
Lu Jin on the side: ...ah?
Lu Ren lowered his eyelashes, and when his chin was raised, his eyes inevitably met Wen Yu's.
His Adam's apple rolled, his head tilted slightly, and his chin left Wen Yu's fingertips.
He stared at Wen Yu closely. At that moment, his eyes could not be called respectful, and even became darker with traces of aggression.
"Is the princess serious?"
The voice was muffled, like a puzzlement, but also like a test.
